Strawberry 'Polka' - 10 pieces

CHF 26.65

Strawberry 'Polka' - 10 pieces

Name: Strawberry 'Polka' - 10 pieces
Brand: Fragaria
Price: 26.65 CHF
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Fragaria 'Polka'

CHF 26.65

Sweet, dark red, medium-sized fruits
High yield in early summer
White flowers from April to June
Plants about 20–30 cm tall
10 plants for a small bed

'Polka' is a high-yielding garden strawberry with sweet, dark red fruits. In early summer it bears many medium-sized berries that are delicious fresh, as jam or in cakes. With ten plants you can start a small, productive strawberry bed.

About this variety

'Polka' is a proven variety from the Netherlands. Its fruits are conical, glossy dark red and red right through. The flavour is sweet and full. The plants crop heavily and reliably, making them a good choice for families who want to harvest lots of strawberries at once.

At about 20–30 cm tall, it belongs in a vegetable bed or raised bed where it gets full sun. The soil should be loose, humus-rich and moist; sandy loam is ideal. Plant in rows with enough space for air to circulate between the leaves. Garlic, leeks or marigolds nearby are proven neighbours.

Bees and bumblebees love the white flowers, which ensures well-formed fruit. Lay straw under the plants before the fruit ripens. After about three years it is worth starting a new bed in a different spot, ideally with young plants from your own runners.

Planting

Plant in spring from March to May, or in autumn in September and October. The crown of the plant stays above the soil. Keep 30–40 cm between plants in the row and about 50 cm between rows. Water in well.

Care

Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting. Work in compost or berry fertiliser in spring. After harvest, cut off old leaves and remove surplus runners, so the plants shoot vigorously the following year.

Specifications

Botanical name: Fragaria 'Polka'
Genus: Fruit and vegetables
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: White
Flowering time: April, May, June
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring, Early summer
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
Planting depth: Do not cover the crown
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 8
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Not suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Edible: Edible